A Closed-Circuit Television popularly known as CCTV caught the moment $6.3 million was being moved from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s vault.
Yet, one of those allegedly in the video of the ‘theft’ is feigning ignorance of what is being said.
You see, when people’s actions carried out in the dark come to light, culprits often try to feign ignorance of the allegations leveled against them.
But until proven guilty by the court of law, there is nothing that can be done against such people.
Perhaps, a person like the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, cannot be cajoled into owning up to a video in this age of technology.
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Mustapha Says – It Wasn’t Me
Mustapha vehemently denied the report involving him in the alleged illegal withdrawal of $6.3 million from the CBN.
The report claimed that a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu uncovered the alleged theft.
The investigator was quoted as saying that the theft occurred a few weeks before the presidential election.
According to the report, Mustapha, and former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, removed the money from CBN’s vault.
It claims it was taken under the guise of funding foreign election observer missions.
“Outrageous And Unsubstantiated”
As quoted by the publication, the investigator’s report claimed CCTV footage captured how the money was moved out of the apex bank.
However, in a statement made available to the media on Saturday, Mustapha refuted the accusations, calling them “outrageous and unsubstantiated”.
He described the article as a “malicious fabrication” and an “orchestrated attempt to assassinate my character and besmirch my reputation”.
The former SGF stressed that he lacked knowledge of the purported “presidential directive” cited in the report to justify the withdrawal.
He also claimed that he was never involved in discussions or transactions related to any payments for foreign election observers.
Mustapha questioned the timing of the allegations, alleging a deliberate attempt to exploit public sentiment and sow seeds of doubt.
Furthermore, he demanded a transparent investigation into the matter.
The former SGF urged the authorities to probe and expose those behind the “smear campaign”.
Malicious Allegation
Also, Mustapha appealed to the public and media to exercise critical thinking and not succumb to misinformation.
Part of his response read: “The article hinges on the dubious premise of forged documents and a misleading narrative.
”It claims that $6.3 million was withdrawn from the CBN vaults based on a purported ‘Presidential Directive’ bearing the signature of President Buhari.
”This document, unsurprisingly, has not been presented for public scrutiny.
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”I do not know such a directive, nor was I ever involved in any discussions or transactions regarding the alleged payment to foreign election observers.
“I demand a thorough and transparent investigation into this matter.
”Let the relevant authorities probe the source of these fabricated documents and expose those responsible for this malicious attempt to damage my reputation.
“I have nothing to hide and welcome any legitimate investigation that sheds light on the truth.
“Throughout my career in public service, I have always upheld the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
